Sterling hits all-time low vs yen

LONDON, Sept 22

LONDON, Sept 22 Sterling hit an all-time low
versus the yen on Thursday after concerns about a slowdown in
the U.S. economy prompted investors to dump higher-risk
currencies, including the pound, versus perceived safe havens.

The pound fell as low as 118.60 yen, according to
electronic trading platform EBS. That level is the weakest on
Reuters charts dating back to the 1980s.

Sterling fell across the board, hitting an 8 1/2-month low
versus the dollar in earlier trade.
(Reporting by London Forex Team)